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Simple Shrimp, Coconut and Eggplant Curry

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Photo by Susan Bell

I love this curry because it’s so simple and everything’s made in one pot—perfect to share or enjoy alone, and I don’t think it needs any rice!

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

Coconut oil

1

onion, chopped

2

cloves garlic, finely grated

Thumb-sized piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated

1

red or green chili, deseeded (if you like) and finely chopped

1

teaspoon ground cumin

1

teaspoon ground coriander

1

/2 teaspoon garam masala

1

/2 teaspoon turmeric

Sea salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1

eggplant, grated or finely sliced

1

/4 pound cherry tomatoes, cut in half

1

1/4 cups vegetable stock

1

cup coconut milk

1

/2 pound raw tiger shrimp, peeled

1

large handful baby spinach

Need to make a substitution?

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat 1 tablespoon coconut oil in a large sauté pan and fry the onion, garlic, ginger and chili for 2 to 3 minutes to soften, stirring frequently. Stir in the spices and season well with a pinch of salt and pepper. Continue to fry over medium heat for a further minute or two until fragrant. Transfer the mixture to a mini food processor and blend until smooth, adding a splash of water if necessary to loosen the consistency to a paste.

    Step 2

    Return the pan to the heat and put in another tablespoon of coconut oil. Add the paste and fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the eggplant and sauté for a minute or two, stirring to coat it with the paste, before adding the cherry tomatoes. Pour in the stock, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes.

    Step 3

    Add the coconut milk and the shrimp and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the shrimp are pink and cooked through and the sauce has just thickened. Stir in the spinach, wilt for a minute, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

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From Cook. Nourish. Glow. © 2016 by Amanda Freer. Buy the full book from HarperCollins or from Amazon.
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